What Causes a Single-Cylinder Diesel Engine to Emit Black Smoke and Lose Power?
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The main reasons for a single-cylinder diesel engine emitting black smoke and losing power are as follows: 1. Loose fixing bolts of the fuel injection pump drive coupling: or the injection timing is adjusted too early. 2. Fuel injection pump failure: severe wear of the fuel injection pump plunger, tappet, or cam, or loose adjustment screws of the plunger tappet. 3. Fuel injector failure: the injector needle valve is stuck and cannot close, poor contact or leakage between the needle valve and the valve seat, or loose adjustment screws of the injection pressure spring. 4. In the case of wear of the fuel injection pump plunger pair: improper adjustment of the governor, excessive fuel supply.